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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.34, 1,390 and 618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.34, 1,390 and 618.36 is: 927.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.34 : 1,390 = 618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.34/1,390 = 618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.34x = 1,390 × 618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.34x = 859,520.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,520.40/926.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.87

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